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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
30.5mm
Thickness
11mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
16mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$375

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What people say

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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch owners praise its tritium tubes, Mil-spec designation, and scratch-resistant case finish, with some finding the 36mm size practical for field use. However, some owners criticize its perceived overpriced nature, thick case, and squared-off lugs, while others point to the composite case material, 30m water resistance, and unbranded movement as drawbacks. On balance, owners are divided on the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch, with opinions split on its value and design features.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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